The answer to the question? I had to…read more The question? Why would anyone in their right mind be driving out in the crudely paved back roads outside of Fresno. I am assuming you think it's incomprehensible. It was 100 degree plus weather in August! Based on a tip from another local fruit grower, we weaved zig zag through country roads lined with fruit orchards and occasional farm houses. GPS was our guide. And then we saw it. A dusty driveway. A modest home. A small, unmanned fruit stand shaded by a bright red pop-up. A table set up with wooden crates filled with plump, freshly picked peaches, nectarines, and plums, labeled with homemade signs. A stack of brown paper bags, just big enough to hold maybe 6 peaches, each the size of your fist. And a crusty, homemade lock box with a slot on top. In the background was a packing house and an orchard. This is a DIY operation. You don't get to pre-taste their offerings, but you do get to "cherry pick". And what you do get are beautiful, tree ripened stone fruit at prices that are far better than most. You are on the honor system here, so if you are seduced by the siren call for peak season, fresh fruit, be considerate. Pop the correct number of bills in the slot before you walk away. You will be rewarded. And you will look forward to the next time, doing the exact same thing.

Good paychecks, but really REALLY long hours. I worked at Gerawan Farming in Reedley a few summers…read moreago and it was worth it because I saved up to buy my SLR camera in about two weeks, but the hours were so long that I was just too tired to do anything by the time I came home. So, I pretty much would work and sleep and work and sleep. Employees would usually work six days a week (and sometimes seven) and up to fourteen hours a day. It was insane, but I guess that's what comes with working in a factory. Most of the employee's didn't mind the hours and days, but these were people who had families to feed. The managers were pretty chill and friendly, but there was always drama going on between the female employees (which place doesn't have this!).

The fruit (peaches) are terrible! Ray and Dan, you should not compromise quality for quantity…read more They do not taste like any kind of peach so please do some R & D work to try and grow farm fruit trees with some actual peach flavor in the fruit. I.e., different hybrid. Oh, and in my opinion, as a consumer I feel the fancy boxed peaches displaying an employees picture, name and file number is not appropriate and should be nixed. In fact, the entire Walmart packaging concept is a waste of your money and resources

Balakian Farms of Reedley, brought Peaches to the Fort Mason Center Farmers Market. They looked…read morewonderfully yummy.

Just like we are touting new businesses that open during this challenging time, Balakian Farms…read morestarted participating at the Ferry Farmers Market this spring under less than optimal conditions. Their stand is set up on south driveway across from that famous porchetta sandwich stand. They joined this market in April or May, sharing their bounty of tomatoes, stone fruits, and figs. Early on, I was buying their white peaches, white nectarines, yellow nectarines, and varieties of pluots (cross between plum and apricot) and plums. I also bought figs, green and purple, as well as heirloom tomatoes for a hearty soup recipe. Sorry for the lack of photos as I forgot to take them before devouring those delicious peaches and nectarines. As summer winds down, I am down to yellow nectarines and pluots mainly now. Stop by before they are gone.

Walking into this shoppe , we immediately smelled the aromas of gourmet coffees and freshly made…read morechocolate. Mmm...made your mind and taste buds wonder. They have a bit of everything - coffee drinks, chocolates, gummies, Knick Knacks, toys. Whole family was immersed in everything this shoppe has to offer. In the back staff are making freshly made confections. We bought popcorn, chocolate covered peanuts, California truffles, and Dubai chocolates . Can't wait to sink our teeth into this yumminess! A great stop for a sugar fix! Perfect spot for gifts for someone or just a treat for yourself!

Cute shop with a few pastries and a decent selection of coffee choices. Ordered the creme puff…read morelatte it was fine just super sweet. The shop is cute with way overpriced candy and cute trinkets. Morning street parking can be difficult. A few seats inside and out to enjoy your coffee. A nice little place.

Worst service just to get a few pallets, if you are out of the Estate driver; please bring a lotta…read morefood and water...you might even camp here. If you are an owner operator, cancel coming to this place cause you will regret it big time.

Very slow im here last 2pm, they gave me door 4.30 pm but not loaded yet now 7.30pm waiting here…read moredoor 3 last 3 hr but no loaded yet bad bad service , never come back to pickup here .

This restaurant was my favorite taqueria before the pandemic, but my recent visit changed my…read moreopinion. The price of a burrito is now $12.39, and a taco costs $2.99! I know that everything is more expensive than before, but this is outrageous. Moreover, the size of the burrito became smaller than before. The rice of my burrito was SUPER SALTY!! I am no longer a fan of this store, and I no longer recommend this taqueria.

The food here is really good, no complaints on taste or quality. But honestly, the prices aren't…read moreit--you can go next door, pay less, and still enjoy a solid meal

We were the first customers there the day they opened, Service was really good quality was amazing…read more I recommend Australian prime rib. Definitely the best meat I've had.. customer service there is amazing very helpful with everything. They're very very friendly. All meets her. They're high-end.. but very pricey. I only shopped there for now for the Australian meats..